Patient Care Tech/PCT/Oncology

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

3d • $18 - $21

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician I provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role supports patient care through clinical, environmental, and clerical duties that promote safety, comfort, and healing. The technician works with patients, families, and the care team to provide compassionate care while maintaining hospital and unit-specific competencies.

The position involves assisting with patient hygiene, comfort, mobility, procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges; documenting intake, output, and observations; collecting and transporting specimens; and safely using patient-care equipment. The technician communicates relevant information to the nursing team, supports a healing environment, and follows infection-control, safety, nursing, and hospital requirements. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary by work area and assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, which include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, sitting, and performing close eye work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient-care duties involving hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support.
• Assist with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by an RN or LPN.
• Record patient intake and output and document observations accurately and promptly.
• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Assist with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
• Observe and report significant or unusual patient or environmental information to an RN or LPN.
• Use clinical technology and equipment safely in providing care.
• Assist with clinical devices, including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometers, bedside glucose monitoring machines, and emergency carts.
• Operate patient-care equipment, including converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, automatic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers.
• Collect and transport patient specimens and ensure applicable forms are completed promptly.
• Transport patients safely throughout the hospital as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient-care team.
• Promote a supportive, healing environment that enhances patient and staff satisfaction.
• Participate in unit-based and system-wide performance-improvement programs as required.
• Demonstrate behaviors supporting open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
• Follow Standard Precautions, infection-control procedures, and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Comply with standards of care, Department of Nursing policies, and hospital procedures.
• May participate in research projects affecting patient care.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED